Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

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We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes This is an up-close and personal experience on a Tuscan cashmere goat farm, overlooking vista from the hills of Chianti We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines Admiring the offerings at the market of San Lorenzo during our food tour in Florence Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun There's no shortage of wineries and wine tasting in our vacation in the Chianti region of Tuscany Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Learning how to make pasta from scratch is one of the best ways to soak of the beautiful and rich Italian culture This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them